E2256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 during tournaments. I applaud Nike for spon- Parks has been recognized with some of the ment possible. I thank the House for its atten- soring this award in the name of Casey Martin most prestigious awards and honors in the tion to this important matter today. because he embodies the beliefs that we as country. Among her many awards, she was f Americans all hold dear—the importance of di- the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Free- versity, a commitment to sports, and the fact dom, which is our Nation’s highest civil award PERSONAL EXPLANATION that everyone should have the right to partici- for merit and integrity, and the Congressional pate. Gold Medal, which is the highest expression of HON. ELTON GALLEGLY I’ve had the great pleasure of spending time national appreciation for distinguished OF CALIFORNIA with Rachael and, like countless others, am achievements and contributions. She was also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremendously inspired by her strong sense of awarded the Springarn award by the NAACP Wednesday, November 2, 2005 determination and amazing successes. It is that recognizes the highest achievements my honor to represent Rachael in the U.S. amongst African Americans and the Martin Lu- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Congress, and I congratulate her for her out- ther King Jr. Award that recognizes those who October 28, 2005, I was unable to vote on standing achievements. work for social change through nonviolent agreeing to the conference report for H.R. f means. 2744, the Agriculture, Rural Development, The longest journey begins with the smallest Food and Drug Administration, and Related PERSONAL EXPLANATION step. ’ actions seemed small on Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (rollcall No. that December day, but they accelerated the 555); and on agreeing to H. Res. 523, Con- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Civil Rights movement and enkindled a pas- demning Iranian President Mahmoud OF CALIFORNIA sion for equality in a generation. I had the Ahmadinejad’s threats against Israel (rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of joining our colleague from Georgia, No. 556). Had I been present, I would have Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Mr. LEWIS, in March to celebrate the 40th an- voted ‘‘yea’’ on both measures. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to niversary of the Voting Rights March in Ala- f bama and the many heroes who were inspired vote on Friday, October 28, 2005. Had I been IN HONOR OF ROSA PARKS present, I would have voted on the following by Mrs. Parks. I was moved by their struggles votes: On rollcall vote No. 555 I would have and motivated by their strength. However, the HON. SAM FARR voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 556 I would journey towards true equality remains unfin- OF CALIFORNIA have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ished and the most fitting tribute to Mrs. Parks would be for us to continue that fight in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f memory. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS And so today, I join the country in bidding farewell to a true American hero and inspira- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay SPEECH OF tional leader. Mrs. Rosa Parks will be greatly tribute to the legendary Rosa Parks, who HON. JOHN B. LARSON missed by her family, the Nation and the passed away last week. I had the great honor world. of meeting Rosa Parks several times through- OF CONNECTICUT out her life. The first time was in the late sev- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enties when she was a guest speaker at Mon- Wednesday, October 26, 2005 IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF terey Peninsula College in my district. I was Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I SYLACAUGA, : ONE OF also on hand when she received the Presi- rise today to honor and celebrate the life of THE 100 BEST COMMUNITIES IN dential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the the distinguished Civil Rights leader, Rosa AMERICA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. Parks who died Monday, October 24, 2005 at Each time I saw Rosa Parks, I was again the age of 92. A woman of great character HON. MIKE ROGERS impressed that a woman of such slight stature and conviction, Rosa Parks inspired a genera- OF ALABAMA started such a large scale movement for civil tion to change the course of history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justice. Rosa Parks’ decision not to give up For half a century, the story of Rosa her bus seat to a white man during the time Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Parks—of a woman with the courage to chal- of segregation was a courageous act, simple lenge an unjust system, has been marked in Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I and without violence. Rosa Parks did not yell, history as a lesson for both young and old. rise today to pay tribute to the City of swear or wave her hands around dramatically While riding a bus home from her job in Mont- Sylacauga, Alabama, a unique town in the to get the Nation’s attention. In fact, she did gomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955, Rosa Third Congressional District that was recently not even move. Today, the consequences of Parks defied the segregation laws of the time named by America’s Promise as one of the her choice can be seen throughout our soci- and refused to give up her seat to a white 100 best communities in America for young ety. I continue to believe that a more just soci- passenger. She was then arrested and fined people. ety will not be achieved by water hoses, tear $14. Her bold and single act of defiance As its 13,000 citizens know, Sylacauga still gas, night sticks and hostility, but through sparked a 381-day boycott of the Montgomery retains that old-fashioned charm which defines peaceful means including compromise and bus system by the African American commu- small town America. Yet it’s also a forward- fairness. nity and ultimately the breakdown of segrega- looking community that prides itself on its Fifty years later, Rosa Parks’ actions don’t tion in the south. schools, and recognizes that the children of seem radical or risky, but when you are the Born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, today are our leaders of tomorrow. In that re- first one to take a stand, it is lonely. Indeed, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama, she married Ray- gard, the city has created a variety of pro- Rosa Parks’ death has given us the oppor- mond Parks in 1932 after briefly attending Ala- grams geared for children and teens, including tunity not just to remember her life and her ac- bama State College in Montgomery. As the a program known as BRIDGES. This unique tions, but also to remember the actions all of first female member of the Montgomery chap- initiative, which was identified by America’s those who have stood up in the face of injus- ter of the National Association for the Ad- Promise as one of the city’s crown achieve- tice. vancement of Colored People (NAACP), Rosa ments, provides school age children special My mother was one of these people, like Parks worked tirelessly with her husband to opportunities to participate in recreational ac- Rosa Parks. Though she died when I was a encourage and increase voter participation in tivities while under supervision of volunteers young adult, my father often told me of a bus the African American community. Following and staff. It also gives older children the op- ride my mother took in New Orleans in the the couple’s move to Detroit, Rosa Parks portunity to do volunteer work and give back mid 40s. My sister and I were young children began her 20-year service to the 14th district to their community. at the time, and we all used the bus system of Michigan as an administrative assistant in Mr. Speaker, this is indeed a proud achieve- to get around the city. Buses in New Orleans Congressman JOHN CONYERS, Jr.’s office. She ment for the City of Sylacauga, and further were segregated at that time, but during one also founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks demonstrates the importance its citizens place ride my mother decided to seat us in the ‘‘col- Institute for Self Development to encourage on educating its children. I am proud that one ored’’ section, although there was room in the leadership among Detroit’s youth in 1987. of East Alabama’s small towns has made this ‘‘white’’ section of the bus. When the bus driv- Although modest about the pivotal role she prestigious list, and salute the citizens and er saw what my mother had done, he told her played in the Civil Rights movement, Rosa local officials who helped make this achieve- that she and her children had to move to the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.049 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2257 white section. My mother refused, so the driv- COMMEMORATION OF ROBERT H. and access opportunities for empowerment er told her to get off the bus. Rather than HINCKLEY, JR. within their community and government. change our seats, she shepherded my sister Robert Hinckley’s philanthropic commitment and me off the bus. HON. JIM MATHESON to education and students extends beyond the I had a chance to share this story with Rosa OF UTAH on-going value of the Hinckley Institute of Poli- Parks when I finally met her and she enjoyed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tics, including the establishment and funding hearing about my mother’s actions. Though Wednesday, November 2, 2005 of scholarships at the University of Utah, Utah my family did not live in a segregated state, State University, Weber State University, and Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased both my parents realized they still had a duty Brigham Young University. In this capacity, as today to recognize the life and contributions of to combat prejudice. well, he and his family have helped create a Robert H. Hinckley, Jr. large community of educated, actively en- As a member of Congress, I have been A lifelong resident of the State of Utah, Mr. gaged, ethical, and interested citizens. honored to visit the heartland of the civil rights Hinckley’s 88 years were distinguished by his In all his endeavors, Hinckley was noted for movement with fellow colleague and civil optimism, energy, and a commitment to public his positive outlook and energy. His contribu- rights champion, Representative . service. tions will long benefit the students and people During a trip with the Faith and Politics Insti- Robert Hinckley, Jr. was born as the first of Utah. He was truly an asset to his commu- tute, we visited the Voting Rights Museum in child of Robert H. Hinckley Sr. and Abrelia nity and will be greatly missed. Birmingham, AL, the Rosa Parks Museum in Clarissa Seely Hinckley in Mt. Pleasant, UT, Montgomery, AL, and reenacted the march although he grew up in Ogden, UT and always across the Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL. I can- considered that his home. Growing up during f not fully express how much I gained from vis- the Depression era, Hinckley began working in COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF iting these sites with some of the original par- the family’s business, Hinckley Dodge. After MARINE CORPORAL JONATHAN ticipants in the civil rights movement. Hearing graduation from Ogden High School, he at- ‘‘J.R.’’ SPEAR, KILLED IN IRAQ about the pain and suffering they endured tended Stanford University and then the OCTOBER 23, 2005 throughout those times was tempered by the United States Military Academy from which he joy we felt in our mutual support for a just graduated in 1942. He married Janice Scow- cause. croft, his high school sweetheart, in 1944 and HON. JEFF MILLER I was honored to join my colleagues by at- described their 63 years of marriage as the OF FLORIDA tending Rosa Parks’ memorial service and ‘‘very best part of my life.’’ During World War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES II and Korea, he was a decorated pilot earning supporting the unprecedented resolution that Wednesday, November 2, 2005 allowed her body to lie in honor in the Capitol the U.S. Air Force’s Distinguished Flying Rotunda. Rosa Parks is one person who Cross and the Bronze Star. Following a 13- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Marine made a difference and whose actions will for- year military career, he returned to Utah to Corporal Jonathan ‘‘J.R.’’ Spears, was lost to ever call on all of us to stand up—or remain manage the family’s automobile business in us in Iraq on October 23. seated—for civil justice. Salt Lake City, UT. Outside of business, He was a proud Marine and an exception- Hinckley loved horses and owned Arabian ally fine man who joined the greatest military f horses. He counted his greatest success as service in the world. his four children, all of whom survive him. I had the solemn honor of attending Cor- HONORING MRS. WILLIE JEAN Hinckley’s life demonstrated commitment to poral Spears funeral today and meeting his in- YOUNGBLOOD ON HER 90TH his community. In 1988, he built upon his fa- credible family and friends. I now know how BIRTHDAY ther’s legacy becoming board chairman of the blessed they are to have known such a fine Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University man. His parents, Timothy and Marie and his of Utah. In this capacity, he was a champion sisters Jennifer and Jessica display courage, HON. ARTUR DAVIS for intelligent, thoughtful, and ethical engage- dignity and strength that is moving and inspi- ment in the public arena. He encouraged stu- rational. I wish I could have known him as OF ALABAMA dents of all political persuasions to approach they did as he seemed like a truly amazing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service and politics with a sense of pur- person. pose and diligence. He worked hard to create Wednesday, November 2, 2005 J.R. used to work in a sandwich shop and opportunities for all students, regardless of so- he selflessly gave a portion of each pay check cioeconomic status, to have access to intern- Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise he received to buy food for the homeless. ship opportunities. He dramatically stepped up today to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL While playing football in high school he got up the activities of the Hinckley Institute and RECORD a special tribute to Mrs. Willie Jean to 265 pounds. In order to fulfill one of his life oversaw the doubling of its endowment. dreams, joining the Marines, he had to lose Youngblood in honor of her 90th birthday. This year the Hinckley Institute of Politics is nearly eighty pounds, which he did. Mrs. Youngblood was born on November 7, celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over 4,000 He was a young man who, by the time of 1915 in Bullock County, AL, and was the third interns have served local, State, and Federal his death at 21, had already planned out his of eight children of the late Cleveland and offices, interest groups, polling firms, and cam- life. He wanted to go to college after leaving Julia Dennis. She later married Monroe paigns since 1965. The Hinckley Institute pio- the Marines Corps and then go on to be an Youngblood, a construction worker, of Bullock neered the Utah State legislative internship FBI or Secret Service Agent. I know very few County. In search of better opportunities, the program, and interns now serve in critical young people who have their life plan set by couple moved to Birmingham where they staffing capacities during every general ses- the time they reach 30, let alone 21. J.R. was raised eight children. Mrs. Youngblood earned sion. The Hinckley Institute internship program a driven man who knew what he wanted and a living as a cook at the Thomasine Cafe´ and has been studied by colleges and universities made it happen. a service worker at the historic Tutwiler Hotel. across the United States. The Hinckley Insti- tute sponsors the Hinckley Journal of Politics, A stanza in the Marine Hymn written over a Mrs. Youngblood was a nurturing mentor for century ago says: ‘‘If the Army and the Navy young mothers in her community. The Young- an undergraduate research publication. It is one of only four undergraduate political ever gaze on Heaven’s scenes, they will find blood home was also the gathering place for the streets are guarded by United States Ma- many young children in the community, includ- science journals nationwide. The Hinckley Institute has influenced count- rines.’’ I know that J.R. is up in heaven guard- ing the current mayor of the city of Bir- ing the streets for all of us. I am certain he mingham, the Honorable Bernard Kincaid. less local, State, and Federal elected officials, party activists, lobbyists, journalists, and citi- has been welcomed with God’s saving grace. While Mrs. Youngblood may not have had zens. Recent studies of former Hinckley in- His sacrifice is a solemn reminder to us of an abundance of material wealth, she passed terns demonstrate an incredibly high degree of the risks that all of our men and women in uni- on a wealth of love and hope to her children civic engagement, through many avenues, for form make every day to keep us safe. and her community. years after graduation. The Institute has pro- I know that our Marine Corps will hold him May God bless Mrs. Youngblood and her vided a needed center for intelligent, thought- in their hearts forever, as will we all. family on her 90th birthday and for many ful, dynamic conversation about important May God bless Corporal Spears, his family years to come. issues, where students can test their beliefs and all of our men and women in uniform.

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